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The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

A CORRESPONDENT Of the Cincinnati
CommGci5' GG.,rs wants au extra ses
sion of Congress called TO take some
action relative 10 the inliscriminate
boring OF natural gas wells ull otter the
country or some day, he says, the
United States will experience a calam.
ity similar to that which occurred In
China about POO ycar7 ago. History re.
ports the same sort of craze there as
now prevails here, aud the result was
that big explosion took place, de.
stroying the Inhabitants OF vast
section OF country and forming
large inland sea now known on
the maps us LnliG Foo Chang.
Unless something is done TO check the
well.boring business, the correspondent
predicts that one of these days "the
country along the gas belt from To.
ledo, through Ohio, Indiana and Ken.
lucky, will be ripped up to the depth
Of 1 ,200 to 1900 feet and Topped over
like q pancake, leaving chasm
through which the waters of Lake
Erie will come bowling down, filling
the Mississippi valleys and blotting
them out forever" BY all means such
n catastrophe should he averted. But
what has this sensational correspondent
to say about the danger of possible
explosion of gas wells at the Capital,
should Congress be called together at
the present range of the thermometer
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18
II st. bet 4th and 9TH e.............,... SCI 90
NNIMpROVED PROPERTY For SALE
LOANS.

LOANS.
In sums TO suit at 0 per cent,
Tho above II only small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call at oniCe
for nlIetins issued ON lst and 18th.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

the cold so far as he local offices are
concerned. Hence their cry Of bad
faith against the State convention, the
constitution which 1t framed and the
people who by large majority will
ndout Il,
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

NOR SALE-Throe Houses. Renting
II for s35 per month, on 10th st n W, bet. =
st and II | ave, with lot enough to build two
good Investment. j. W. p. MYERS u son,
1928 N Y ave.
TOR sALE-On New York Ave n W,
E beautiful 3.story press.brck house, 10
rooms, all frescoed, mod imps, with 9-story
brick stable In rear; price, ouly Sd2jJ.
j. W. +. MY EliS & SON,
1i2S New York ave,
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18
FOR sALe---MlsCELLANEOus.

E'OH sALE-Chenp-H Horse, Harness
II and phaeton, In good condition, for Si9i.
Gail between and u IN and and p IN, J!9
| II n W,
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

,rzsHANIEa JUST OPENED
s5S OUR NEW STORE,
No. I32 Ninth street.
We arc showing an entiro new stock
of Fine Gas Fixtures, Table Lamps,
Piano Lamps, Gas Shades and Globes
in colored and cut glass, Slate Man.
tells, Crates, Latrobes, Ranges, Fur
races. Everyone cordially welcome.
No one importuned to buy.
All orders for Plumbing, Heating
and Thinning promptly attended to.
Very respectfully,
S. =. SHEDD & BRO.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18
IIOM NM

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1870 Riggs st n W, 3 story, Q 0rs..,..,,,, Sl5 On
building, 05i @ II II W, store and diving 60 90
$40 NJ ~ W, . story, o ga..,,.,.,,,,.,,, 40 90
iii 1st ~ ", . story, basement, % re. ~ %
4Cl u n @, . story h, G ~. .,..,..,,.., p2 30
81 ith st d T., . story b, Brs.....,,...... ~ ~
SWcENSrEUr 6 BRADLEY,
nlL u Il N 20
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

EOE RENT
Nos Mstn e, 7rs..,........,.....,,..,, 20 30
OSTRANDER d. STALEY, 1liO " Y ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

M AHTED--A Cool and Pleasant
w ROOM bet + and and 9Th and nth sta;
southern exposure; with or without board;
room and board not to exceed s91 pcr month,
and not required In advance; widow pre-.
ferred. Address r., Critic ofdce,
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18
i BY d. RAMEY, 03s + street
EoE sALE-speci.I Dargains-

L'ON sALE-Speoial DarSGin3-
l. Several s!S-rOun houses on 81 II O; all
modern improvements; 10 per cent. invest
ment; price only $1,000 each. Also,
lir brick, 18th st, bet 4 and U. U..........,sf,5OO
Sr on J.. bet 18th and 10th sts w..".. 0,00l
I1r and cellar on Corcoran st...,...... 1000
Brick, llr, East Cap ST, bet 9th and 1th.. 5000
ilr n q cor II and 2fSt SITS n w......,... $500
II on Marion, bet 9Th and 1th SITS W.. i,2iO
apply at onte to j. W. p. MYERS ~ son,
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

THE Carries hot weather a1yicn to
It's readers IL to eat uud drink Just about
what the system seems to demand, and
especially to avoid depletions Of
strength by unusual abstinence. The
machine must continue to be whole.
somely fed in order to keep 1t running.
Light, easily digcstible, nutritious food
is quite as essential now as ever. Those
who are accustomed to the use of clarot
or of any other non heating wine
should not discard It. Lemon and
lime juice Is grateful TO some stom
achs, but the same care ought to be
taken with this acid as with
others. An excess is bad Mt any
time, The frequent use Of icc'wator
is permissible when the beverage Is
taken In small quantities. There Is
more cooling comfort In slipping half n
tumblerful slowly than In swallowing n
whole tumbcrful at gulp. Cold tea
suits those with whom hot tea agrees
and none others. 1t Is very refreshing.
The same can be said of cold coffee.
1t is iirst'ratc stimulant TO all who
experience no i'll effects from the use OF
hot coffee, and has good staying powers.
In low stages Of vitality a moderate
ioddv. even In the hnti"st nf weather
frequently proves beneficial and is con.
duclye to sleep. People must be gov.
erned by iheir own judgment in these
matters There IS no castiron rule
that will at everybody.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

so lots ON y Y ave and n st n o will bo sold
sinply or rs desired, good width; not doep
terms easy; splendid opportunity for builders.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

E10R SALE-Great Bargain on Iitil
4 st, bet = md q sts II ", ilrgg thrccstOry
turned into store Ht little expense; price,
S1,jCO. Also beautiful lot on New HAMPSHIRE
ave, bet l. and NJ sits. 20 feet front; price, sl.ij
per foot. j. ". p. MYERS & SON,
li23 New York ave,
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

NO 1916 n st, 8 rs. no basement. $40 on
No 1873 18th ~, RS, new..,...',....,,,. 10 %
OSTRANDER & S'TALRY, 1ii0 n Y ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

LOR SALE-1O Lots, East Fronts,
Z 2lX1IjlA feet to alley on 21st st, bet N
and o; all on grade; sidewalks and asphalt
pavements. These lots are most deslrably
located In the finest section of the city, and
will be sold slngly or altogether. Any one
find these most pleasantly situated and prices
low for locality.
NORTH WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE CO.,
1870 + st n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

LOR GALE-A i3 Per Cent. Invest
II ment-T houses at corner Of 18th and L
SITS II g; these arc now Groom and 5.rOom
houses well located for rent, and will pay
handsomely as an investment.
sW0RMsTEDT u BRADLEY,
AZ n 70
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

4 near Bureau of Engraving and Printing;
": rooms; all med iInps; price $500; and
another In same locality for S2,2uG.
AUSTIN p. BROWN.
Real Estate aud Loana, l49j + Il II W.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18

II room brick, cor 18th and Caroline st.,S7,a0O
broom brick, ith 81 $ Z, near Co.. 80. 1000
q room brick, Columbia Il, near P..,.. 1900
OSTRANDER & sTALEY,
1910 Y ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-18
WANTED SlJusTlDNg,

w TANTED-lIs u NiiddIe- god Cora
w woman. n place Hg child's nurse or TO
wait ON a lady: willing 10 leave the city; hest
references. Gail or address 1910 u II II ",
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15
COMPOST HEAPS,

All farmers know the value of "com-
post" AID how to prepare it. Many
farmers manufacture hundfe1s OF loads Of
the best manure in their way. They
gather on the premises forest leaves, corn
stalks, including the roots, weeds, vices,
offal from the fence corners, muck from
ponds and ditches, occasional sprinkliD (
of lime through the mass layers of barn =
yard mannre, and thus build up oblong
squares and let it remain over winter,
When April arrives the mass has gone
through fermentation and comminution,
and presents mound of fertilizing mat
ter better than Q small gold mine would
be to the proprietor of the farm. But Wa
want 20 see these compost heaps in the gar
den and there ia no reason why they
should not be there as we'll as upon the
farm. There is rubbish enough in the
garden, with the assistance Of leaves, some
mold from the woods, if attainable; if not
from portions of the premises where it
can be spared; scrapings from the turn
pike; manure from the stable, and every
attainable substance that will decay
through the winter. A little slaked lime
will be a good assistance. A half dozen
to dozen loads Of excellent manure will
be manufactured by the time it is wanted
in the spring without mourning scarcely
any expense. Planters journal,
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15
ARE YOU A MASON?

NV Brother we do not ask you whether
YOU have taken the Entered Apprentice,
Fellow Craft or Master Mason degree, but
"Age you MasoD?'
The white leather apron worn on tuner'
al or other OCCASIONS, the gilded square and
compasses pinned to your 1.-the maltese
charm suspended from your watch chaln'
may indicate that you are connected with
the Masonic Institution, but, "Are you
Mason?" When your brother offends you
do you subdue your passions? When
business temptations crowd upon you, do
you act upon the square? Is your honesty
such as will lead your brethren to believe
that secret copfded to you will be as
your own secrets? DO you practice char
ity among your foll9wmen? Do you do
these things, i 18th ss4thsn can you answer
the question to its full extent and mean
ing?
Masonry requires of its votarieS more
than pledges aud promises.
To be Mason good and true, means to
practice as we'll as inculcate the lessons
(which our emblems afford. Many are
'eontent to enter oar portals and wend
their way through mystic paths. Many
indeed, pray for light but comprehend it
not. But one ambition seems to actuate
them to become Mason, to wear the
square and compasses, or cross and crown.
Such may be Masons 70 the world but not
to the Craft. The external qualifications
end doings Of a man, we are told, are not
the points which our Institution regards;
it is the practice of ennobling virtues, the
internal peace. making and God-like prin-
ciples which constitute Mason,
care you Masor"-Royal Craftsman.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

The Pension Office is conducted with skill,
and all applications are promptly adjusted
Partisan considerations have no longer
anv influence IN this department, and
each application rests on its own merl'S'
Under Democratic administration we
are building navy; ships of the most
modern and OF the most approved patterns
are under construction, and the contract
or's ring is no longer power IN this de'
partment.
The fear of disputed presidency has
been moved by an act Of a Democrauo
Congress regulating the counting OF the
electoral vote, and by another act OF a
Democratic Congress has settled the sue
cession to the Presidency so that no accl-
dent will thwart the expressed will of the
people.
This is much to accomplish during three
wears: it is o record Of intelligent admin
istration and of patriotic endeaVor seldom
surpassed in the history of party govern
ment. Much remains yet to do, but the
past is the guarantee of future progress
The President and his party may not fully
understand each other in all matter OF
detail, but in all commanding issues they
are in most hearty accord. Because he
has had party support, the President has
been able to fulfill the promises contained
in the party platform. In Congress there
are but two organizations; the Mugwump
is there unknown.-Courier.J Journal.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

Two or three bold, bad men went
through train on the st. Louis. Arkan'
sas & Texas road, at small station ten
miles east of Texarkana, on the 10th inst
DISTINCTIONS were placed on the track
causing the engineer to stop his engine
when robber covered him with two re
yolyers, while another one unconpled the
engine from the train and the work oil
plunder was soon accomplished. The SUN
of about $4,000 was takenfrom the ex
press car, and one account says the pas
sengers were made to "pay up" but the
latest dispatch says the bandits never mo-
Tested the passengers.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

James G. Blaine. the distinguished Euro
pesn tourist, presumes to criticise the
presidents message, and embraces the op-
portunity to vent his spleen on his oppo'
nent of 'S4, by placing false construc
tion upon Mr.. CleYeland'S plan of reduc-
ing the tariff. Mr.. B., instead OF this
method of revenge, should be making his
way to America and try to block the
Sherman Lincoln gams of chance.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15
The Presidents message, which was

The Presidents message, which was
read to both houses of congress on the 9th,
was the most brief document Of the kind
ever given to the people to digest. 1t
treats exclusively of the tariff, and makes
that subject plain and comprehensive for
everybody. The presidents views are en-
dorsed by every true democrat, whether
he is still in his party or has wandered
off after strange gods for relief from-he
knows not what. If congress will now
act the relief will follow.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

Good meu pay all the taxes of bad.
virtuous men pay the State bills of dissi'
pated men. Patriotic men pay all the
war bills OF unpatriotio citizens. Citizens
that stay at home pay the expenses Of
politicians that go racketing about the
country, and do nothing but mischief
Harrison Times.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

R. j, Brown, proprietor of Arkansas
Life, Little Rocks society paper. has &C.
cepted the situation as city editor OF the
Arkansas Democtat, leaving bis sister,
Miss Lura Brown in charge of the edito,
rial department of the Life. Miss Brown
is one of the most gifted lady writers in
the south, and the columns of the Life
now scintillate with more briiliancy than
ever.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

Mr.. Cleveland made nice talk to the
Evans ngelical convention which was in ses
sion in Washington on the 9th. DR.. Bur-
chard was present and the president gave
him a cordial shake which brought down
the house,.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

The Daily Arkansas Press was day
ahead of all competitors with the Presi"
dents message; also with the particulars
of the train robbery which occurred near
Tezarkana, on the morning Of the 10Th.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

The Arkansas Democrat ady;piCo3 ne
people of the state to stick to - Soo' 5nt
constitution. ashingtou Press.
Has the Democrat made change? If
so, when did it occur? If we remember
correctly the Democrat advocated new
constitution very few months ago.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15
WHAT DEMOCRACY MEANS.

It means q strict construction OF the
constitutions, a constitution which will
maintain the supremacy of the central
government in national affairs, the rights
of the individual everywhere.
II means that the public lands shall be
kept for actual settlers; that the great cor
porations shall be held to the letter of
their contracts, and be allowed no grants
that they have failed to earn.
In the pursuance of this policy more
than one hundred million acres of land
have been restored to settlers present or
prospective.
Democracy means an economical gov.
ernment, the application of the surplus
to the payment Of the debt as it natures,
and the abolition Of ali unnecessary taxa
alton.
In carrying on this policy the Demo-
cratic party has paid more thar $500 OOOO,'
600 of the public debt: it has reduced ex-
pendtures in every department. and it
stands ready, if not obstructed by an al
lance between the Republican party and
Mr.. Randall, to reduce taxation $lOO OOO.-
200 annually.
Under the administration Of public af-
fairs by the Democratic party, Star
nj Route rings, whiskey rings, land grabbers
-ings, and Indian rings are unknown.
isiness methods prevail in all depart
cents, and prosperity prevails throughout
mon }aUcf gulhs-
!aministration has re-
ular that any good citizen -~ :. H. ao.I.
democrat, should lend it ala ,stlv with the
In contest between .,..
ID anarchy, party lines disappear, ant sy
od citizens stand together for common u
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15
A RARE BARGAIN.

A fine Strawberry farm for sale, 100
acres in the tract, 81 acres under good
fence; 70 in cultivation; 100 bottom land,
comfortable buildings, orchard &c. Best
mill site on the river. Title perfect,
Price $500. Inquire of D. NJ, TuIney on
the farm, five miles east of Evening
Shade.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15
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Sharp County record., 1887-12-15
JESSE M. BARTLETT,
SUCCESSOR To BARTLETT & WILLIAMS.
Livery, Feed & Sale Stable.

Corner Spring and South Steets,
BATEsVILLE, ARK.
This stable is well equipped in every
department. Ample room for boarding
large number of horses by the day OF
month 4; teams and vehicles furnished ol
short notice. Special attention given II
Commercial TraYelers,
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

.----z6nal Republican Convention is
T1/meet at Chicago, June 10Th, 1885,
o.1inate candidates for president and
/e-president.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

An exchange says that the colored
farmers alliance of Texas has 10000
members.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

Send the RECORD to some relative
or friend in another state or section. On
ly dollar for ffty-two weeks.
Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

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Sharp County record., 1887-12-15

Itch, Prlarie mango and scratches of every
kind cured in 30 minutes by WolfOr1's Sanitary
Lotion. Use no other. This never fails. Sold by
j. Il. Metcalf, Druggist, Evening Shade.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-12-24

several more such draws on its canine
population. We hope the good work
will be kept up until the dogs cease
their ghoulish operations or until
none are loft to violate the city of the
dead.
An unusual scene for McMinn-
vile was witnessed on our streets
last Friday, being the appearance of
number of wagons loaded with
cotton. There were twenty-eight
bales in all, and was brought in from
Goodbars by Mr.. John Biles and sold
to the Annis Cotton Mills. II was
raised in Warren, White and Van
Buren, counties.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-12-24

DIR. N. A. Neeley and wife left
last Tuesday for Cookeville to spend
the Christmas holidays with Mrs.
!, Ms parents. DR.. Neeley will be in
his Office again after Jan. lst.
One of the STANDARDS old SUBJ
scribers paid up this week for four
years in.advancO. Such appreciation of
the paper as this is quite encouraging
to us.
We have just discovered the Sc
cret of why little boys don't have
near as much fun as they used to
have-fun is too cheap. Firecrack-
ers are selling at three packs for a
dime.
Mr.. H. l.. Stubblefield presented
the STANDARD with hen egg one
day this week which weighs three
and half ounces. We suppose the
hen laid it specially for Christmas,
and if we didn't practice, as well as
preach, prohibition, we would use 1t
for a Christmas eggnog.
The Sparta Expositor come out
last week enlarged and changed to an
eight page paper, with FIVE columns
to the page. Bro. Baker is now max
ing the Expositor the best paper ever
published in White County. 1t well
deserves liberal patronage.
Judge Thos. F. Upton, of Bloom
ington, Ill, arrived Tuesday to at
tend the bedside of his son, Mr.. Har-
ry V. Upton, who has been confined
to his room at the Warren House fol
nearly two weeks. He has been dan.
gerously ill for several days, but
is considerably improved at this writ
ing.
"A letter received from Rev. j.
w. Thomas this week states that he
has concluded to accept call from
church in Illinois, and consequently
will not return to the Presbyterian
church at this place, as was expected
The decision is quite disappoint
ment to the congregation here, with
whom Mr.. Thomas made quite fa
vorable impression during his shor
stay.
Mr.. Geo. F. Pennebaker will
leave this( Friday afternoon, for Nash
vile, where he will spend a couple
of days, and then proceed to FL Paso
Texas, at which place he will locat'
probably for several years. He ha
a host of good friends here VIII
wish him long life, good health ant
abundant success wherever he ma!
cast his lot.
"A number of graves in the new
cemetery have been molested b,
dogs lately. On Wednesday nigh
last lot of poisoned meat was places
: in the new cemetery, and Thursda,
: morning about twenty dead dog
: we're found in and near the cemett
~. The town can very well stan